. >> reporter: the celebrity judges joined returning member randy jackson at the table. together they're taking the competition to the next level. >> between the heart and the passion and the street c rerkz d, this is going to be a richter scale event. >> i'm looking for the next michael jackson. >> we're looking, like randy said, for the best "american idol" ever. >> reporter: singers will be encouraged to sing inside their own genre, not having to spread their wings, and second there will be no celebrity guest judges this year. in englewood, california, adam housely. >> fox 5 is your idol station. we're going to break down the announcement frommer angle. tune in for the reaction to the new judging lineup tonight on fox 5 at 10:00. >>> kanye west has ently gotten over his rift with "saturday night live." the artist spouted profanities about the show in one of his songs but now he's scheduled to be a guest. now he is going to appear as a pus cal guest. >> everybody kissed and made up. >>> let's take a look at the news coming up with brian bolton. >> lawyers for chandra l